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turtlex

03-25-2009, 12:57 PM

Thought I would take some time to document my collection. It's humble but loved.

This is a boxed set of hardback comics, released in France. La Tour Sombre. The box for the set is in the center, back row. It's very cool and oversized. Special thanks to herbertwest for pointing these out.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/607/medium/DSC02538.JPG

My Jae Lee autographed comic. My favorite Jae Lee cover, too. This was signed by Jae Lee at the DT Gathering 2008 in Las Vegas and was gifted to me by wizardsrainbow. :couple:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/Jae_Lee_Signed_Treachery2.jpg

My Lee Bermejo autographed comic. My favorite all time cover. This was gifted to me by oy-the-brave. :couple:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/LRHsignedbyBermejo.jpg

A quick note here - the above signed comic books are now framed and hanging in my home. I cherish them both and cannot express properly the thanks and sincere appreciation I feel for having received them. wizardsrainbow and oy-the-brave truly have touched my heart with their selfless generosity.

My 2009 Haven Fundraiser auction wins.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02579.JPG

My Book Market Variant copy of Gunslinger Born Issue # 1 - CGC Graded 9.8 - a prized variant issue and hard to find graded this high.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/PJs_BMV_005.jpg

UK Edition of Wizard and Glass
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/WizardAndGlass_UK_Front.JPG

UK Sphere Edition of The Waste Lands
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/WasteLands_UK_Sphere_Front.JPG

The Gunslinger - Third Printing. A gift from my girl.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/Gunslinger_3rdPrinting_cover.JPG

I will post more of my collection soon.

alinda

03-25-2009, 01:22 PM

:drool:Nice very nice!:D

turtlex

03-25-2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks, Linda. :couple:

alinda

03-25-2009, 01:41 PM

Oh no , thank you Pam:couple: ( I am reminded of Chip and Dale):lol:

jhanic

03-25-2009, 03:47 PM

Very nice, Pam. I can't wait to see what else you have!

John

herbertwest

03-26-2009, 12:53 AM

the french set at the top of the topic :-)

turtlex

03-26-2009, 02:54 AM

I keep watching amazon.fr for the next set... so far, they just have a # 4 available, and nothing mentioned about a next possible box set ! I'm going to hold off in hopes they box up a three volume set to go with this one.

herbertwest

03-26-2009, 04:08 AM

Patrick

03-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Great stuff, Pam. I look forward to seeing more of those CGC-graded comics that I've been hearing so much about.

turtlex

03-27-2009, 02:39 AM

you know what? i'll let you know when i get further informations.

So far, I know that the volume 5 is planned for may (it may change though.. it was written within my review copy of the volume 4)

So still have 2 more volumes to be published before the next set? Maybe in 6 months then? But I've found this set by accident : i didnt know it was published!

Awesome! Thanks. I check the amazon site frequently, but who knows what I am missing with my limited knowledge of the language!

Great stuff, Pam. I look forward to seeing more of those CGC-graded comics that I've been hearing so much about.

I will be putting some up soon! Thanks, Patrick!

herbertwest

03-27-2009, 02:50 AM

further details about the french comics

dark tower, volume 5 : planned for may. volume 6, planned for october.

turtlex

03-27-2009, 02:51 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Merci, merci, merci !!!

turtlex

03-27-2009, 02:12 PM

Some more of my humble collection :

The Waste Lands : Advanced Readers Copy
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02597.JPG

And shown below... MY FIRST EDITIONS

The Gunslinger: First Edition. Signed by M. Whelan at PalaverCon in NH.
Drawing of the Three: First Edition. Signed by Phil Hale at PalaverCon in NH.
The Wastelands: First Edition.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02584.JPG

Wizard and Glass: First Edition.
Wolves of Calla: Signed Artist Edition. Signed by artist Bernie Wrightson. Still in original publisher shrink wrap.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02590.JPG

Song of Susannah: Signed Artist Edition. Signed by artist Darrel Anderson. Still in original publishers shrink wrap.
Dark Tower: Signed Artist Edition. Signed by artist Micheal Whelan.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02593.JPG

e_taylor

03-27-2009, 02:41 PM

Very nice Pam!

If only you can get Ned Dameron to sign your copy of the Waste Lands, and track down Dave McKean to sign W&G you'll have a very impressive set!

turtlex

03-27-2009, 02:43 PM

Thanks, Eric.
Yeah, I'd love those signatures, for sure.
Just thrilled to have this set at all, actually.

jhanic

03-27-2009, 03:26 PM

Very nice, Pam. If you get the chance, you should try to get Ned Dameron to sign both your ARC and your first! That would be really neat!

John

turtlex

03-27-2009, 03:48 PM

John - An excellent idea! Thank you.

ETA: If anyone knows how to get in touch with Mr. Dameron... please PM me. Thankee, big-big.

Patrick

03-27-2009, 11:14 PM

Sweet first editions and ARCs, Pam!

turtlex

03-28-2009, 04:43 AM

Thank you, Patrick. I really do love them. :blush:

NeedfulKings

03-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Very nice! You've got some rare stuff there. And I love your DT collection. Let's see more!!! :thumbsup:

e_taylor

03-30-2009, 06:56 PM

Agreed! More, Pam, more! :rock:

turtlex

03-31-2009, 02:36 AM

More coming soon, I promise. :grouphug:

The Cosmic Geek

04-08-2009, 05:01 PM

Wow, great collection!

turtlex

04-09-2009, 02:40 AM

Thanks all. I am going to try to get some more stuff documented this weekend. I have a complete DT Gunslinger Born CGC'd set now!

mia/susannah

04-09-2009, 03:37 AM

Pam, love the collection. Thanks for sharing. I am so jealous!!!:P

Patrick

04-09-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks all. I am going to try to get some more stuff documented this weekend. I have a complete DT Gunslinger Born CGC'd set now!I look forward to seeing your complete set. Congrats!

turtlex

04-18-2009, 03:43 PM

My Gunslinger 2nd has arrived !!!! It's awesome. So completely cool. I now have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

( sorry about the photos, my hands were sorta shaking with excitement )

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02607.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02608.JPG

and .... WAIT FOR IT !!!!

IT'S SIGNED BY MICHAEL WHELAN !!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02609.JPG

turtlex

04-18-2009, 03:58 PM

Finally took some photos of other stuff in my collection.

Lisey's Story w/ Slipcase
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02581.JPG

Just After Sunset, UK Limited Edition in Slipcase w/ DVD
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02604.JPG

DT: Gunslinger Born Issue # 1, 3rd Printing, CGC graded 9.8 ( a hard one to find !! )
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02612.JPG

Two New SIGNED JAE LEE comics. An incredible Gift from a wonderful guy!!!
I've already ordered matching frames so they can be displayed with my other signed DT comics.
Thank you, David. Your generosity amazes me.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/DSC02614.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/DSC02613.JPG

Two Non-King Items, but cool none-the-less :

Brian Hodge : World of Hurt : Signed / Numbered - A ninja gift from a TDT friend.
It's a great book, and was a wonderful surprise. My sincere thanks, Eric.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02610.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02611.JPG

I am starting to find some affordable Patricia Cornwell/Kay Scarpetta novels, so am adding them to my collection.

Patricia Cornwell, Cruel and Unusual, Signed First Edition
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02615.JPG

jhanic

04-19-2009, 03:27 AM

Very nice, Pam! Congratulations!

John

Nerak

04-19-2009, 03:39 AM

Hey Pam, did you go to Palavercon?
Nice collection, BTW!

turtlex

04-19-2009, 06:04 AM

Thanks, John. Thank you, Karen.

Oh, Karen, I wish! Nope... I'm waiting for you to arrange Palavercon 2. :D

Patrick

04-19-2009, 10:28 AM

Great additions, Pam. I love Whelan's KA symbol in your GUNSLINGER 2nd!

turtlex

04-19-2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks, Patrick... me too !!!

turtlex

04-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Not a book, but now a prized item in my collection :

An original by Darkthoughts.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DagAndDarker.JPG

Patrick

04-30-2009, 01:52 PM

:thumbsup:

turtlex

05-03-2009, 07:25 AM

New Addition :

Drawing Of The Three / Hungary ( courtesy of the beautiful Letti )

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02616.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02617.JPG
Directly above shows the cool book, Tower tarot card bookmark and Eld pin.
Many thanks to Letti for the wonderful items.

jhanic

05-03-2009, 07:28 AM

Very nice, Pam!

John

Patrick

05-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Cool!

dotKay

05-03-2009, 12:47 PM

turtlex

05-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Thanks, all!
With the exception of my DT French Hardcover comics, this cool book is my only foreign language Dark Tower book.
It's very cool.

turtlex

05-11-2009, 12:51 PM

My collection continues to grow thanks to the good and generous people who donated to the Haven Fundraiser Auctions.

Nightmares & Dreamscapes UK Slipcased Edition Hardcover

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02622.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02623.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02621.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02620.JPG

jhanic

05-11-2009, 03:16 PM

Congratulations, Pam. That's a good one to get.

John

Letti

05-11-2009, 09:01 PM

Thanks, all!
With the exception of my DT French Hardcover comics, this cool book is my only foreign language Dark Tower book.
It's very cool.

Music to my ears. :wub:

Patrick

05-12-2009, 01:22 AM

Great additions to your collection, Pam!

Brice

05-12-2009, 01:23 AM

Hey, I have it's twinner. :dance:

turtlex

05-12-2009, 03:36 AM

Thanks, guys.

I didn't realize I'd left my Annie Leibovitz there on the bookcase. I was moving things around recently.

There are actually two copies of her book AT WORK there. One behind the other.

Two signed first editions, I got through Random House.

I love her photography.

Ricky

05-30-2009, 06:47 AM

Pam, I love your collection! I'm super jealous of your DTIII ARC and 1st Gunslinger. :)

turtlex

05-30-2009, 08:51 AM

Thanks, Ricky. It's a humble collection, but I absolutely love it.

turtlex

05-30-2009, 08:54 AM

My first signed Stephen King book.

LSoE # 577
Signed by Sai King and Michael Whelan
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC026321.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02631.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02632.JPG

I also got the matching # 577 of the Artists Edition.

Ricky

05-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Thanks, Ricky. It's a humble collection, but I absolutely love it.

Which I why I love it...it's humble. The smaller the collection, the more you appreciate it. :)

And HOLY CRAP! Congrats on your LSOE/first King autograph!!! How long did it take for yours to get to you? I'm waiting for mine as we speak. :dance:

turtlex

05-30-2009, 09:41 AM

Oh, I don't know - I think I'd appreciate it if it was HUGE, as well.

I mean, that's the point of a collection, right? To add to it and build it with things that hold meaning for you?!?

I got the signed LSoE in the mail today. I ordered the same day I got the email saying I could do so.

Ricky

05-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Oh, I don't know - I think I'd appreciate it if it was HUGE, as well.

I mean, that's the point of a collection, right? To add to it and build it with things that hold meaning for you?!?

You know what I mean, when it's small, you appreciate whatever you have which than allows you to build on it.

Ok, maybe you don't know what I mean. :panic:

turtlex

05-30-2009, 11:11 AM

I do. :couple:

Patrick

05-31-2009, 11:19 AM

Again, congratulations, Pam, on your first King Signed Limited!

turtlex

05-31-2009, 01:20 PM

Thanks, Patrick. I'm still walking on air over it. :D

Brice

05-31-2009, 09:48 PM

Ricky, re your previous statement: We all want you happy and want you to be able to FULLY appreciate your collection. You can find many of our addresses in another thread around here to increase your appreciation. :ninja: :P

turtlex

06-07-2009, 08:42 AM

Two recent CGC comics I am very proud of.

Sorcerer One-Shot Graded 9.9 !!
As of this date - the only one available and none graded higher! :rock:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02638.JPG

Marvel's Best-Selling Authors Sampler - DT Cover
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02637.JPG

Intestingly, the Marvel's Best-Selling Authors Sampler isn't recognized by the Collector's Society as Dark Tower series book.... so it's kind of hard to find graded.

turtlex

06-07-2009, 09:02 AM

I won these great signed comics from the Haven Auction.

The Stand Comics - signed by artist Mike Perkins!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/CaptTrips1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/CaptTrips2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/CaptTrips3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/AmNightSigned.JPG

turtlex

06-07-2009, 09:31 AM

I am humbled by the generosity displayed during the Haven Fundraiser.

Thank you so much, Dave!

Little Sisters of Eluria, Signed Artists Edition # 2438
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/LSoE2438.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/LSoE2438Sig.JPG

jhanic

06-07-2009, 10:35 AM

Nice, Pam.

John

Patrick

06-07-2009, 10:39 AM

Pam, I love those comics, especially the ones signed by Perkins. Congrats on the LSOE AE! It's a beautiful book.

turtlex

06-07-2009, 10:45 AM

Thanks, guys!!!

Patrick

06-07-2009, 10:50 AM

I'm sure you're thrilled to own those CGC-graded books knowing what a collector you are of them. I can see why "Marvel's Best" isn't strictly considered a DT comic, it's more an advertisement for a lot of their products. Good for you for tracking one down.

turtlex

06-19-2009, 07:39 AM

An amazing new addition to my Dark Tower collection - an original drawing of Roland's hawk, David by Liisa ( Lily-sai ).

These photos really don't do it justice. It's remarkably beautiful.

Thank You, Liisa. You've touched my heart with your generosity and talent.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02646.JPG

Close-ups :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02647.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02648.JPG

Patrick

06-23-2009, 04:32 PM

:thumbsup:

turtlex

07-03-2009, 03:37 AM

Not DT related, but a wonderful gift from my girlfriend.

Gene Kranz's book - Failure Is Not An Option
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02727.JPG

Gene's signature and personalization to me!!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02728.JPG

jhanic

07-03-2009, 05:39 AM

Very nice, Pam!

John

Patrick

07-03-2009, 10:24 AM

I love personally inscribed books! Nice present, Pam.

turtlex

07-03-2009, 03:00 PM

I've been a bit of a space nut since I was a kid, so this was a great and wonderful surprise for me.

Thanks, gents.

gsvec

07-03-2009, 03:42 PM

A belated thanks to our ninja gifter in residence for some very cool bookmarks! :thumbsup:

NeedfulKings

07-09-2009, 07:30 PM

We love the Apollo 13 story and that book is freaking awesome!!! I just love the title! Resounding.

Congrats! :) :) :)

turtlex

07-10-2009, 01:43 AM

Many, many thanks. I absolutely love it.

turtlex

07-27-2009, 12:59 PM

This is not a book, but it's my newest collectible.

An original piece of comic art - From Detective Comics 854, page 10.

The artist is JH Williams III and I asked that he sign the page for me.

Detective Comics 854, Page 10 ( Batwoman # 1 ) :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/Mine.jpg

The original comic art photographed with the published comic page, for size relation :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02737.JPG

A close-up of the artist signature at the bottom of the page ( please pardon the weird lighting - the page is pristine white ) :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02738.JPG

herbertwest

07-29-2009, 10:14 AM

You really have a nice collection... and are a completist of the Dark Tower comics...
(cf the King Collectible Catalog, with the french, dutch and other foreigner editions)

turtlex

07-29-2009, 10:16 AM

Thank you!

And... My foreign collection of DT comics will continue to grow - I just got a set of DT comics from Italy. I'll take some photos soon.

I have some from Norway and Finland enroute!

herbertwest

07-29-2009, 10:58 AM

"en route" ;-)

turtlex

07-29-2009, 01:10 PM

:doh:

:D

turtlex

07-30-2009, 01:07 PM

The latest additions to my collection :

Finnish Hardcover Editions of Gunslinger Born and Long Road Home.
Thanks to Lily-sai ( Liisa ) for finding me the website so I could order these!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02739.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02742.JPG

Norwegian Hardcover Edition of Gunslinger Born.
Thank you, Chap for the trade!
Note: The book has a cool red string page marker!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02743.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02744.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02745.JPG

Lily-sai

07-30-2009, 01:46 PM

*squeeeeeeeeee!!!!!*

I'm so glad to see that they arrived safely. 'Long road home' indeed. :)

:huglove:

turtlex

07-30-2009, 01:49 PM

They did, and I love them !!

Something about foreign editions - I just think they're very cool.

I've got the individual issues in Italian as well, but no hardcover... yet!

( I grabbed that Cuthbert shot for you, Liisa! )

jhanic

07-30-2009, 02:34 PM

Very nice, Pam.

John

Lily-sai

07-30-2009, 03:04 PM

Darkmaniscoming

07-30-2009, 04:34 PM

You are the DT comics queen.....I'll keep my eye's open..:)

turtlex

07-31-2009, 01:20 AM

herbertwest found me a link for some German editions - I just haven't had a chance to document and find more information ... yet !! :thumbsup:

Patrick

07-31-2009, 01:49 PM

Cool foreign DT comic hardcovers, but really this... this is FANTASTIC! :rock:

This is not a book, but it's my newest collectible.

An original piece of comic art - From Detective Comics 854, page 10.

The artist is JH Williams III and I asked that he sign the page for me.

Detective Comics 854, Page 10 ( Batwoman # 1 ) :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/Mine.jpg

The original comic art photographed with the published comic page, for size relation :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02737.JPG

A close-up of the artist signature at the bottom of the page ( please pardon the weird lighting - the page is pristine white ) :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02738.JPG

turtlex

07-31-2009, 02:01 PM

Patrick - Thank you and it really is so very cool. My first piece of original comic art.

turtlex

08-08-2009, 11:52 AM

Some very cool additions to my comics collection.

Signed and Personalized Detective Comics 854 2nd Printing / Signed by Artist JH Williams III
( Detective Comics Issue 854 aka Batwoman 1 )
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/Batwoman854-2ndPrintSigned.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/8542ndsigned.JPG

Signed and Personalized Limited Edition Print # 66 of 250 / Signed by Artist JH Williams III
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/HeroInitSigned2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/HISigned.JPG
The Hero Initiative (http://www.heroinitiative.org/) is a charity dedicated to helping comic artists. The Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work.

Signed Drawing the Sword Print / Signed by Artist JH Williams III
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/SwordSigned2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/SwordSign.JPG
( sorry about the bad photo of the signature )

Darkthoughts

08-08-2009, 12:18 PM

:drool: They are fantastic!!

jhanic

08-08-2009, 12:28 PM

Very nice, Pam!

John

Patrick

08-11-2009, 09:38 AM

I like those, Pam. Congrats!

turtlex

08-12-2009, 12:58 PM

Finally got my Robin Furth signed books from The Signed Page.

Gunslinger Born Hardcover - signed by Robin Furth on July 19, 2009
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/FurthSignedGB1.JPG

The Long Road Home Hardcover - signed by Robin Furth on July 19, 2009
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/FurthSignedLRH1.JPG

Treachery Hardcover - signed by Robin Furth on July 19, 2009
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/FurthSignedTreachery1.JPG

Sorry about the photo quality, I'm having issues with my digital camera.

turtlex

08-14-2009, 11:01 AM

First - I updated my images of the Robin Furth signed hardcovers above. I got some better shots of the signatures.

Now.. some new stuff.

Sai King signed Audio Cassettes of The Gunslinger # 753/800 !!!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/SignedAudioGunslinger.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/KingAudioSig.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/KingAudioSig2.JPG
I'm so thrilled with these! I started my journey to the Tower by listening to the audio cassettes on a road trip to the Grand Canyon.

Terry Moore signed Echo Graphic Novel
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/EchoSigned.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/EchoTerryMooreSig.JPG

jhanic

08-14-2009, 12:08 PM

Great, Pam!

John

Patrick

08-17-2009, 12:32 PM

:thumbsup:

turtlex

08-22-2009, 05:40 AM

My latest Dark Tower collectible. :D

The Road To The Dark Tower by Bev Vincent

Traycased Lettered Edition of 52 signed and lettered copies bound in leather, with satin ribbon page marker and full-color artwork, and featuring an original Dark Tower drawing from Glenn Chadbourne on each signature sheet to make every copy of the Lettered Edition unique. This is letter ZZ of 52.

A special heads-up thank you to Eric ( e_taylor ) for finding this wonderful book for sale and posting it in Calvins. :thumbsup: Very classy, my friend. Thank you again.

The leather tray case :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadTrayCase.JPG

Book and tray case :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadAndTrayCase.JPG

Book in the tray case :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadInTrayCase.JPG

Book lettered ZZ ! :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadLetteredZZ.JPG

The amazing Chadbourne remarque :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadRemarque.JPG

Remarque with Chadbourne and Bev Vincent sigs :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadRemarqueAndSigs.JPG

Close-Up of sigs :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/RoadSigs.JPG

Patrick

08-27-2009, 02:29 PM

Awesome, Pam! It's a great book to begin with, but I love that remarque, and I respect when Lettered editions offer something that their Numbered counterparts don't.

turtlex

08-28-2009, 01:39 AM

Thanks, Patrick - it really is an impressive presentation.

frik

08-28-2009, 05:22 AM

Pam, I absolutely love, love, LOVE your collection!
Didn't get around to looking at the collections that are posted here, but I am so impressed by what I see!!!

sk

turtlex

08-28-2009, 11:00 AM

Pam, I absolutely love, love, LOVE your collection!
Didn't get around to looking at the collections that are posted here, but I am so impressed by what I see!!!

sk

Thank you, kindly. It's a humble collection, especially compared to some of those here, but I love it...

turtlex

10-27-2009, 07:21 AM

Well, my collection of ORIGINAL COMIC ART is growing. I purchased these three pages recently from artist JH Williams III. All are from Batwoman in Detective Comics.

Two from Issue 856 - page 16 and 17
http://www.jhwilliams3.com/images/pages/200907/det856p16.jpg
http://www.jhwilliams3.com/images/pages/200907/det856p17.jpg

And my favorite - Page 1 from Issue 857
http://www.jhwilliams3.com/images/pages/200907/det857p1.jpg

I'll take some comparison photos when I get the chance.

jhanic

10-27-2009, 08:34 AM

:thumbsup:

John

Patrick

10-28-2009, 12:25 AM

Congrats on your growing collection of original comic artwork, Pam.

That last one (page 1 of Issue 857) is excellent!

turtlex

10-28-2009, 08:11 AM

Thanks, guys.

I love the Batwoman stuff, truly and that last one is so striking ... but am honestly hoping to get some original Dark Tower art sometime soon. With Jae drawing again... hopefully I'll have a shot at a panel or two of his. I tried, but couldn't find where Richard Isanove might sell his pages....

Brice

10-28-2009, 08:13 AM

Ummm...since he's a member he might be able to tell you. He has a thread. I think you might have seen it. :P :couple:

turtlex

10-28-2009, 08:14 AM

I just posted there, mister !!

Brice

10-28-2009, 08:20 AM

I saw immediately after I posted that, miss. :D

turtlex

11-03-2009, 01:54 PM

My newest edition - a Patricia Cornwell signed copy of The Scarpetta Factor, First Edition.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02941.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02942.JPG

Ari_Racing

11-04-2009, 06:15 AM

Congratulations, Pam!

turtlex

01-09-2010, 11:42 AM

:rock: I just added these two ORIGINAL COMIC ART pages from THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES to my collection !!!

Both are signed by artist Mike Perkins! :rock:

The Stand: American Nightmares #1 p.14
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/AmNight1_page14.JPG

The Stand: American Nightmares #4 p.16
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/AmNight4_page16.JPG

carlosdetweiller

01-09-2010, 11:45 AM

Really nice! Congratulations.

Sam

01-09-2010, 11:48 AM

I agree with Bob. VERY nice Pam.

turtlex

01-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Thank you, gentlemen! I am thrilled !

jhanic

01-09-2010, 12:09 PM

Very nice, Pam. Congratulations!

John

Room 217 Caretaker

01-09-2010, 12:22 PM

Yes....I agree.....Very nice.

Congratulations

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Patrick

01-09-2010, 04:15 PM

Gotta love original comic art! Congrats, Pam!

turtlex

02-22-2010, 01:10 PM

Bunch of new things ( yeah, finally got my camera out ) :

Joe Hill Signed Locke & Key Issue # 2
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/DSC02958.JPG
Signature Close-Up : reads Joe Hill 3/15/08 Ft.Myers FL with a little key doodle
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/DSC02959.JPG
Many Thanks to SAM for this gift. His donation to the Haven Foundation made it possible. :huglove:

Dark Tower FRENCH Edition Graphic Novels # 4 and 5 plus Slipcase
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/607/medium/DSC02966.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/607/medium/DSC02967.JPG

UK Edition Under The Dome S/N - signed by Stephen King # 56/500 w/ Slipcase :rock:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02968.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02969.JPG

Talisman Issue # 0 - CGC Graded 10
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02961.JPG

Battle of Jericho Hill # 1 - CGC Graded 9.9
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02962.JPG

Fall of Gilead # 6 - CGC Graded 9.9
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02963.JPG

Wolves of the Calla ARC
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/DSC02965.JPG

Resident Chris

02-22-2010, 01:34 PM

Great!!!

Room 217 Caretaker

02-22-2010, 03:45 PM

:thumbsup: Nice stuff

Wow! CGC 10 on #0 Talisman Very cool

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Patrick

02-22-2010, 10:15 PM

Excellent!

turtlex

02-23-2010, 03:50 AM

Thanks everyone! :grouphug:

Ricky

02-23-2010, 12:18 PM

Nice stuff Pam! I really like the slipcase for the UTD. Were you lucky enough to get an undamanged copy?

turtlex

02-23-2010, 12:54 PM

Nice stuff Pam! I really like the slipcase for the UTD. Were you lucky enough to get an undamanged copy?

Actually, yes. I considered it an early Christmas miracle! :lol:

herbertwest

02-23-2010, 11:47 PM

Nice!
Did i forgot to mention than the frecnh comic of DT #6 is also available?
As well as the first frenxh volume of the stand

turtlex

02-24-2010, 03:32 AM

:lol: Yup, you might not have mentioned it.

Right now - Am saving up for the German editions, but I'll add those to my "want" list!

Thank you!!!

Brice

02-24-2010, 08:59 AM

Yeah, those German editions look nice. Are they a lot?

turtlex

02-24-2010, 10:18 AM

Brice - They're kind of pricey, yeah.

I found them at amazon.de and they're listed at 39.80 EUR each, and there are 3 of them. That's 53.91 USD each, plus shipping. I was figuring at least $170-175 for the set.

Resident Chris sent me a link as well, but I haven't had a chance to check it for price yet. I'm sure it's pretty close.

Brice

02-24-2010, 10:25 AM

And then there's the fact that you need a few of each. :P

Seriously, I'm not sure if I need them that badly. I'm stiil way behind on the US ones. They do look nice though.

turtlex

02-24-2010, 10:29 AM

Oh, don't even go there! I was thinking that exact same thing, but at that price - it's going to be a single copy of each... they're super cool, actually ( many props to Resident Chris for posting about them ). And yeah, I was thinking I need the "regular" GNs from Germany as well. :rolleyes:

Plus, so many countries ... so little money.

Ari_Racing

02-24-2010, 06:23 PM

Very nice all your collection, Pam! :)

turtlex

03-15-2010, 12:05 PM

A brand new signed comic !!!

Joe Hill signed Spider-Man Unlimited ... personalized to me!!!!!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/DSC02972.JPG?8436
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/DSC02975.JPG

Thank you so very much, Patrick!!!!

:rock: woot woot! :rock:

jhanic

03-15-2010, 12:24 PM

Congratulations, Pam. Really nice!

John

Brice

03-15-2010, 05:52 PM

Very cool, Pam! Patrick, that was awesome of you to do that. :D

turtlex

03-29-2010, 05:59 AM

My girlfriend went to the Houston Comicpalooza event this past weekend and we got a commission art piece done of Batwoman by artist JH Williams III.

We asked for something that shows the duality of the Batwoman / Kate Kane character and this is what JHW3 came up with ...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/kate_comm_crop.JPG

I'll have a better scan of it soon, but this is a picture of the drawing. :D

jhanic

03-29-2010, 06:03 AM

:thumbsup:

John

Room 217 Caretaker

03-29-2010, 06:14 AM

Wow! Take a close look at the eye's. Fantastic.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

lophophoras

03-29-2010, 08:30 AM

Randall Flagg

03-29-2010, 09:30 AM

Very cool. Lucky you.:panic:

turtlex

03-29-2010, 11:33 AM

Thanks everyone. It's very cool and I absolutely love it.

Patrick

03-29-2010, 06:30 PM

It's beautiful, Pam. Congrats on your newest comic art acquisition - and you commissioned it! How cool is that?

Sam

03-29-2010, 09:33 PM

Pam, that's a wonderful piece. If I were you, I'd frame it in a red frame with a black matte. Real fans would understand the red.

Ageless Stranger

03-29-2010, 10:06 PM

What an outstanding collection! :drool:

turtlex

03-30-2010, 01:21 AM

Thanks, friends! :grouphug:

Sam - I was thinking the same thing... red and black! :couple:

Patrick

04-03-2010, 10:19 AM

I was thinking green and gold for the matting and frame.

:P

Sam

04-03-2010, 04:54 PM

Shut. Your. POTTY. Mouth. Sir.

You dirty birdy you.

frik

04-04-2010, 08:49 AM

Great stuff here, Pam!!

sk

Patrick

04-04-2010, 10:08 PM

Shut. Your. POTTY. Mouth. Sir.

You dirty birdy you.
:lol:

The Library Policeman

04-04-2010, 11:21 PM

Great stuff Pam :thumbsup:

turtlex

04-13-2010, 11:35 AM

Okay. Get ready, my friends. This is just so super cool.

I am now the proud owner of an Original Painted/Sketch version of Fall of Gilead Issue 5/Page 1 by Richard Isanove!!!

( I apologize in advance for the photo quality, my camera isn't so great, and my hands were kind of shaking with amazement and joy )

Gentlemen and Gentlewomen ... I present to you ... Mr. Arthur Eld.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/ArthurEld.JPG

Close-Up
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/ArthurClose.JPG

Personalization
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/Sig.JPG

Original with Published Page
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/medium/FoG5_ArthurEld.JPG

I wish I could find a way to describe the amazing detail and colors and just the plain beauty of this piece. I am blown away.

Thank You, Richard Isanove !!

jhanic

04-13-2010, 11:51 AM

WOW, Pam! Great!

John

Room 217 Caretaker

04-13-2010, 01:48 PM

That is FANTASTIC Pam.

Congrats on a fine acquisition my friend

Ralph

turtlex

04-13-2010, 03:42 PM

Thanks so much everyone.

I am over the moon thrilled with it!

Patrick

04-17-2010, 06:19 PM

I love it, Pam!

turtlex

06-12-2010, 04:08 AM

Some new additions :

First ... the FRENCH hardcover graphic novels for The Stand !!

I did a trade with HERBERTWEST and these were my end!! Thank you so much, J, I absolutely LOVE them !!! :couple:

Le Fleau : 1 and 2
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02987.JPG

Le Fleau : 1 Captain Trips w/ ad banner
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02989.JPG

Le Fleau : 1 Captain Trips sans ad banner
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02990.JPG

Le Fleau : 2 L'Homme Sans Visage
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02988.JPG

These are very cool, oversized, hardcover books - with no dust jackets - those very awesome covers are printed on the hardcover! Here's a shot to show the difference in size between the American GN and the French Editions.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02991.JPG

Sorry for the bad reflection on this one - the comic is encased in a plastic holder and it's not very conducive to photos.

Batman # 400 - Anniversary Issue - Introduction by Stephen King!! CGC 9.6 from 1986
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02992.JPG

It's incredibly hard to find one of these at a grade of 9.8 - this is the next highest, a 9.6
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC02993.JPG

My quest for a Batman #400 graded 9.8 continues! But I do love this one!

Brice

06-12-2010, 04:16 AM

HERE...LOOK! http://cgi.ebay.com/BATMAN-400-CGC-9-8-Stephen-King-Art-Adams-TOUGH-/200473352284?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ead24985c

jhanic

06-12-2010, 04:17 AM

Nice!

John

turtlex

06-12-2010, 04:31 AM

Brice

06-12-2010, 04:40 AM

turtlex

06-12-2010, 04:44 AM

HERE...LOOK! http://cgi.ebay.com/BATMAN-400-CGC-9-8-Stephen-King-Art-Adams-TOUGH-/200473352284?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ead24985c

Yes, exactly - Buy It Now of $250 !!! And they declined my offer of $125.00

Oh! :( That sucks!

I just knew I'd seen one in the last couple days and figured I'd point it out to you. I have absolutely no idea how much it should be.

Well, there are only 22 of them graded 9.8 ( there are none graded any higher ) and 2 of those are signature series - though I'm not sure who they are signed by .... I think $250 is high. But they don't come up for sale very often, so he might get that price ... but not from me. :D

biomieg

06-13-2010, 12:26 AM

Good stuff! I have that Batman issue too... It's probably graded -1 ;)

turtlex

07-17-2010, 05:28 PM

Gosh, my hands are still shaking ... it is my honor to present to you ...

My newest comic panel - Yes, it's a JAE LEE ORIGINAL PANEL !!!

Treachery, Issue 2, Page 20
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/JaeLeeOriginal.JPG

My very first original panel of a Dark Tower comic and it's an amazing panel of Aileen by Jae Lee.

A huge amount of thanks go out to a very special person for thinking of me and helping me add this to my collection. I won't embarrass you here, but know that you have my sincere and heartfelt appreciation.

This site has brought me some of the finest friends I could ever hope for.

FYI : This is how it looked in the comic
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/thumbs/aileen-color.jpg

turtlex

07-17-2010, 05:44 PM

I am an extraordinarily lucky woman.

In addition to the amazing panel shown above ( Jae Lee's Aileen !!! ) - also in today's mail, I received a rather big surprise.

I had been in touch with Batwoman artist JH Williams III regarding the new release of the Detective Comics / Batwoman graphic novel Elegy. JHW3 kindly agreed when I asked if I could send him a copy of the hardcover book to be signed.

Imagine my surprise when I recieved the book back from him ... with not only his signature, but this absolutely stunning remarque ....
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC03000.JPG

jhanic

07-17-2010, 05:46 PM

Both are wonderful! Congratulations!

John

Fsmdr

07-17-2010, 07:22 PM

Wow!. Awesome acquisition on both, Pam!. Really, really nice.

Sam

07-17-2010, 08:40 PM

Holy hell Pam!!! I thought the remarque was just the endpapers of the book. WOW!!

frik

07-17-2010, 08:49 PM

Pam, these are awesome. Extraordinarily lucky is putting it mildly!!

sk

Brice

07-18-2010, 01:34 AM

Both are amazing. And I agree the remarque looks like it's printed on the endpapers.

Resident Chris

07-18-2010, 02:16 AM

Amazing!!!!

Tito_Villa

07-18-2010, 05:38 AM

Im well happy for you, those are great ... especially the remarque! :D

Room 217 Caretaker

07-18-2010, 06:15 AM

That is breathtaking.

Congrats

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

turtlex

07-18-2010, 09:35 AM

Thank you, my friends!

And Sam / Brice ... you're right on there! When I opened up the signed book and saw the Batwoman drawing ... I immediately tore into my "reader" copy and checked to see if it was pre-printed on the endpapers. Sure as anything, it was not - it's an original remarque. I just couldn't believe it.

I'm going to get the Jae Lee panel framed - I can't wait to have it hanging up. I'm trying to decide on a matte color, since the art is pencil. I'll update and post a picture once I get it framed.

divemaster

07-19-2010, 09:22 AM

I've been avoiding all these collector's threads until I got around to doing my own. Now that I have, I"m looking through some of the others.

This one was very intriguing. Not being interested in comic books and foreign editions myself, it was neat to see someone else's area of interest with entirely different things than what I have.

lophophoras

07-19-2010, 10:44 AM

Ricky

07-23-2010, 04:51 PM

Imagine my surprise when I recieved the book back from him ... with not only his signature, but this absolutely stunning remarque ....
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/594/medium/DSC03000.JPG

I am not a comic fan, but that is amazing, Pam!! You must've been so thrilled to get that, especially since you weren't expecting a remarque.

Big congrats!!

Merlin1958

07-25-2010, 09:09 PM

Very Nice Collection, Pam!!!!!

As you know, you will forever be my hero!!!!!!!!

At least until you see some of the things I got coming, Then you may hate me!!!!

j/k, REALLY cool stuff, you da wo-MAN!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

Side Note: I have to admit, YOU more than anything (whether you knew it or not! LOL) have got me more jacked about the comics than anything. I used to view them as a sort of "must collect". but with your encouragement I have gathered some neat stuff and I will take the time to document it in my collection thread, in your honor. Don't mean to sound "over the top", but its true. Look for some cool stuff in the near future, but nothing that can rival yours!!!!!!

Letti

07-25-2010, 11:14 PM